United States v. Beckley

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. Criminal Action No. 21-285 (JEB) DAMON MICHAEL BECKLEY, Defendant. MEMORANDUM OPINION On February 23, 2023, after a stipulated bench trial, the Court found Defendant Damon Beckley guilty of obstructing an official proceeding, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1512(c)(2), and interfering with law-enforcement officers during a civil disorder, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 231(a)(3). Both counts relate to his conduct on January 6, 2021. Representing himself, Beckley moved for a new trial within a couple of weeks,…